Midnight Express Texas redbud

Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express'

TreeFabaceae

Midnight Express Texas redbud
Deer-resistantEdible
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Multi-stemmed
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderLow maintenancePollinator gardenRain gardenSpecimenWinter interestWoodland

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Midnight Express' Texas redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Midnight Express') is a tree for specimen planting, borders, and woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate and has multiple stems. Deer rarely make it their first choice. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms from early to late spring.

Pairs well with Witch hazel, Cinnamon fern, and Switchgrass.